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The United States Naval Academy, USNA, is a four year undergraduate, military academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The Academy, which was established in 1845 by George Bancroft, Secretary of the Navy, occupies a 338 acre naval base. USNA provides its students with moral, academic or professional, and physical education. The divisions of the Academy are as follows:
USNA students participate in baseball, basketball, heavyweight and lightweight wrestling, cross country, football, golf, gymnastics, soccer, sprint football, squash, swimming, water polo, diving, sailing, rifle, and volleyball. Students of the USNA can choose from more than 90 clubs and organizations including the Golden Key National Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi, and Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Society.
Annapolis, MD is home to United States Naval Academy. Annapolis is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at United States Naval Academy go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in science, mathematics, engineering, and liberal arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. United States Naval Academy attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 14% of them (as of 2007-2008). Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 560. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 600 and 700.
United States Naval Academy maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at United States Naval Academy is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 4,441 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at United States Naval Academy are male.
The school has a residential or campus feel. United States Naval Academy offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. United States Naval Academy values student athletics, and belongs to the Division I-A Independents and Patriot League.
More complete details are provided below.
United States Naval Academy
121 Blake Road
Annapolis, MD 21402-5000
General Phone: (410) 293-1000
http://www.usna.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 447 | political science, history, economics, English, econometrics |
| Engineering | 376 | systems engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, ocean engineering, electrical engineering, naval and marine engineering, engineering |
| Science | 124 | chemistry, oceanography, physics, physical sciences |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 57 | information technology, computer science |
| Mathematics | 47 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for United States Naval Academy in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,051 | 19 |
In 2007-2008, United States Naval Academy had a total enrollment of 4,441 students (5,128 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 79% |
| Women | 21% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 41% |
| (Foreign Students) | 59% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 46% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
United States Naval Academy offers campus housing for 4,700 of its 5,128 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Annapolis, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10,960 | 1,525 | 14% | 1,261 | 83% |
| Men | 8,704 | 1,169 | 13% | 1,000 | 86% |
| Women | 2,256 | 326 | 14% | 261 | 80% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 560 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 700 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 60% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
United States Naval Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 210100)
United States Naval Academy has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 14 | $155,245 | 6 | $141,475 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $155,245 | 6 | $141,475 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 114 | $142,113 | 37 | $134,059 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 69 | $114,328 | 28 | $107,653 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 64 | $89,009 | 41 | $87,094 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $70,597 | 9 | $74,683 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 257 | $118,646 | 115 | $106,239 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Division I-A Independents |
| Basketball | Patriot League |
| Baseball | Patriot League |
| Track | Patriot League |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Systems Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
SCIENCE
Chemistry, General
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets United States Naval Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Option to study abroad On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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